B5 English Language · Term 2 Week 5: Comprehension

Lesson notes

Indicator: B5.2.7.3.1 - Use knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to read and interpret unfamiliar words.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify common prefixes (un-, re-, mis-, dis-, pre-) and suffixes (-ful, -less, -ly, -er, -ness) in given words.
Use the meaning of a prefix or suffix to figure out and explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a sentence.
Read aloud unfamiliar words containing prefixes and suffixes with reasonable accuracy and confidence.
Construct their own sentences using words formed with prefixes and suffixes correctly.
Demonstrate personal development by working independently and in pairs to solve word puzzles, showing perseverance when a word is challenging.

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Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Comprehension (2.7)
Content standard: B5.2.7.3 - Demonstrate an understanding of the use of words and phrases as used in a text
Indicator: B5.2.7.3.1 - Use knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to read and interpret unfamiliar words.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 101
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

e.g. mis - misunderstanding
- Revise affixes briefly and have learners identify them in words.
- Have learners use words in their own sentences